Observation: Unknown
Primary Observer:
Kimberley Enns-Hildebrand
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Status:
Unverified
Survey
Site Name:
Home
Province/State:
Ontario
Event Date:
2025-07-12
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
21:15
End Time:
21:45
Number of Observers:
3
Primary Observer:
Kimberley Enns-Hildebrand
Additional Observers:
Julia, Alex
target_species_genus:
unknown
target_species_species:
unknown
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
250-500
Habitat Type:
Developed - Sub/urban areas; parks/gardens
Habitat Type Notes:
Oak, maple, cedar, boxwood, locust, yew, hosta, spread, wisteria, sycamore, Linden, mint, basil, rosemary, tomatoes, lettuce
Elevation (meters):
0
Area Searched (hectares):
.135
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Street Lights: Yes
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
We sometimes have glare from a nearby sports field, but the lights were not on last night
Observation
Observation Type:
With Flash Data
Number Observed:
50+
genus:
unknown
Species:
unknown
Observation Notes:
1-3 centimetres
Flying all around vegetation, both low and high, shrubs and trees. They came very close to us, and we observed 100s of them flying around.
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
21:15
Last Flash Time:
22:00
First Flash Temp (F):
74
Last Flash Temp (F):
74
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
1
Flash Duration:
1
Flash Interval:
5
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft), High (over 8 ft)
Flash Location:
Not sure of male or female
